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Grassland and Shola Research and Restoration of the Palni Hills
Grantee Name: 
Palni Hills Conservation Council
HOTSPOT
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$18,721
DATES
Sep 2009
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Jan 2011
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$18,721
DATES
Sep 2009
-
Jan 2011

Evaluate the status of and restore three high altitude patches of forest land in the Palni Hills presently occupied by invasive monocultures of eucalyptus and wattle to create habitat for native biodiversity, especially Nilgiri tahr, while demonstrating to hill communities that restoration can provide vital resources and income. Research and identify suitable pioneer native species that can replace invasive wattle.

Strategic Direction: 1 Enable action by diverse communities and partnerships to ensure conservation of key biodiversity areas and enhance connectivity in the corridors